Outside School Hours Care Assistant Coordinator Palmview

**The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.**

We are currently recruiting for an **Assistant Coordinator** to join our team **YMCA Palmview Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).**This is a **fixed tern, maternity leave contract**position.

Your working hours per week will be 34.5 hours during school term and up to 38 hours during vacation care time.

**About the role**

In this position, you will assist the Service Coordinator with the day-to-day running of the service and management of a team of Educators. You will receive support from a dedicated management team, consisting of the Coordinator, Senior Coordinator Area Coordinator, Regional Manager and the OSHC Manager.

**As the Assistant Coordinator you will assist with**
- The development of quality programs
- Manage the day to day running of the programs
- Support the Coordinator with staff management
- Ensure compliance with policy
- Undertake administrative requirements
- Work collaboratively with families and the school community

**As the Assistant Coordinator you will have**
- Completed (or actively studying) of relevant qualifications in Childcare or Teaching (Minimum of Diploma in Children Services)
- Demonstrated experience in assisting with programming and a passion for providing quality childcare
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining effective administration and correct documentation in an OSHC service
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Certificate of Suitability to work with Children and Young People (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain
- NQF knowledge would be advantageous

**Benefits and rewards**

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits and rewards including:

- 17.5% leave loading
- Administration hours off the floor to support your professional growth and development
- Split shift allowance payments and paid team meetings
- Support from a committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic management team
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rates on health care through Medibank Private

**Your workspace at the Y**

**YMCA Palmview Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** is located at Palmview State Primary School and is licensed for 60 children. We offer Before and after school care from 6am to 9am and 2:30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. We also offer Vacation Care, operating from 6am to 6pm.

Here at Palmview YMCA we pride ourselves on our creative programming, team culture and relationships with children. We embed the school philosophy _Trust_, _Connect, Grow_ and you can expect from us a supportive leadership team who encourage and support Educators to reach their fullest potential.

Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children's agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children.**Interested? - APPLY NOW**

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit the YMCA website

**Our Commitment**

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.99 - $32.97 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- This role will require you to be qualified or studying in the field relevant to the children's services. What are you studying? Please state.
- This is a permanent role, minimum of 34.5 hours per week. What is your work right in Australia? Please state.

Licence/Certification:

- blue card (paid) (preferred)

Work Location: In person